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She wore far too much rouge last night and not quite enough clothes. That is always a sign of despair in a woman.

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Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

Profession: Dramatist
Nationality: Irish


She wore far too much rouge last night and not quite enough clothes. That is always a sign of despai.. Oscar Wilde

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